Three Maine teenagers hailed as heroes after helping homeowners escape fire, officials say
The home, which officials described as an 19th-century farmhouse with an attached barn, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters reached the scene, the State Fire Marshal’s office said.
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Police seek help identifying person of interest in Maine attack on teen sisters
Police in Maine are asking for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an attack on two teen sisters earlier this week.
Explainer: How does Maine's new paid family and medical leave program work?
MAINE, USA — Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program is set to transform how employees manage personal and family ...
Maine’s public employees applaud removal of Social Security benefit restrictions
Colin Bushnell, who teaches English at Sanford High School, became a teacher in his early 30s. At the time, he didn’t realize ...
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
This is the third in a three-part series on the national rise in local camping bans and restrictions since the Supreme Court ...
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded in her 2024 annual report to lawmakers that more improvement is needed in ...
Maine law enforcement turns to AI for police reports in the new year
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Portland Police Department are among a few agencies implementing AI software in ...
Ombudsman report cites numerous problems in Maine's Office of Child and Family Services
Another report is citing numerous problems in Maine's Office of Child and Family Services. The Child Welfare Ombudsman cited ...
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Maine reported record-high number of tickborne disease cases last year
Data from the Maine CDC show that the rate of tickborne diseases was especially high among Mainers in the midcoast. Ticks ...
Maine bakery ranked one of the best in the country by New York Times
A New England bakery has been pegged as one of the best in the country by a New York Times report. The Place in Camden, Maine ...
Youth mentor coordinator weighs in on juvenile crime concerns in Maine
Police and district attorneys in southern Maine are saying kids need more mentors, as crime involving youth is rising. We ...